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    Hayward Pro Logic 8 - Aqua Pod replacement Options???

    I have a Hayward Pro Logic 8 with a wireless Aqua Pod controller. The Aqua Pod is starting to not hold a charge very long and the Docking Station for the Aqua Pod has one prong that is loose and the controller needs to be wedged with some paper to force it to contact the charging prongs and...
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    Stenner Maintenance

    Just wanted to give a quick heads up to all members that use Stenner pumps. I have had mine installed for a little over a year now with no issues, in fact, it has allowed me to get a little lazy (especially in the winter) in testing my pool as I can usually just look at it and see that it is...
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    How to post a Picture from Flickr

    Ok - I must be doing something wrong. I've read the post that give step by step directions on how to post pictures, using Flickr as an example, but when I try it, all I see is a image box with a red "X" in it. Here is the Image URL from Flicker...
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    Algae in Rocks above pool water line

    I don't have any pictures with me right now, I'll try and take a few tonight to post. We have a stacked flagstone wall on one of the sides of our rectangular shaped pool. Last night, while swimming with the kids, I saw some green algae inbetween a few of the rocks above the wall. This is an...
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    Testing in Colder Water

    I have a new pool (filled in August 2012) and this is my first winter (as much of a winter that we have in Houston). My question is, which tests work well in colder water (upper 40's to low 60's) and which tests need the water to be around 70 or higer? I think I have read somewhere on here...
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    New Pool - what supplies are recommended?

    New pool owner - we filled the pool and started it up on 8/24. I have been reading this forum for several weeks and am ready to start the BBB method on our new pool. 1. The PB recommends pucks and a weekly shock - his suggestion is to keep the chlorine around 2-3 with the pucks and then the...
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    New Pool

    I've been reading on this site for a while and have a few questions. We have a pool under construction, with Wet Edge Satin Matrix being installed today and filling tomorrow - when should I start with the BBB method? I have ordered a TF-100 test kit and it should hopefully arrive any day now...